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Dear WarrenKundis and Hada, Thanks so much for your input and links. My grandfather's last name corresponds to the "D" so I'll assume these items were produced for him. He traveled internationally promoting his oriental rug business; he very well may have traded rugs for the silver work! I...

Warren - Thanks for your response. I'm not sure which side of the family this vase came from. Three possible areas are Khoy, Tabriz, or the area of Afion kara hisar. The moral: ask questions while people are still alive. It would be great to get more info from the hallmarks. http://i1383.photobucket...

Another item from my grandfather's collection, a silver vase about 5" tall. I hope the hallmark isn't upside down! I would like to learn more about its origin & composition. Thanks! Hank http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah301/hanks6970/Sterling/IMG_3869_zps5cf0904e.jpg http://i1383.photo...

More mystery pieces with the "D" crest. No hallmarks. Incredible workmanship. Each piece has unique designs. My grandfather had a reputation as a premier manufacturer of fine Persian carpets - he no doubt knew some great silver artisans. My best guess is that these pieces were made in the ...

All the items in question have the "D" crest, the last name of my grandfather. Starting in the late 1800's, my grandfather lived in, produced and imported to NYC oriental rugs from Persia. He was well known in the 'old country' and it is quite possible he commissioned the pieces personally...

Thanks to this site I have identified many family silver heirloom items using hallmarks. On the other hand, I have several Persian items that belonged to my (great) grandfather without hallmarks. The only marking is (what I assume) a family crest "D". The knife and fork have intricate desi...